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May 27, 2003 Henrico County Manager Virgil R. Hazelett, P.E. has announced the appointment of Steven M. Lewis to the position of Director of Information Technology. The appointment is effective June 4. As director, Lewis will administer the county's Department of Information Technology, which has a staff of 84 personnel and an annual operating budget of more than $11 million. Information Technology assists county agencies with technology implementation, office automation equipment selection, application development and ongoing support and training. The department operates a continuously running multi-enterprise server computer center that links more than 100 county buildings, including the county's 65 schools. The county's online network currently exceeds 3,500 workstations. The department supports some 33 major computer application areas, including electronic and voice mail response systems. Lewis, who joined the county in 1997 as its first assistant director of Information Technology, has more than 30 years experience in the fields of technology and communications. He is a graduate of West Virginia University.
Heavy spring rains have increased the need for volunteers for the fourth annual James River Regional Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Henrico County's Osborne Boat Landing, located on Osborne Turnpike, will be one of eight area sites along a 50-mile stretch of river targeted for cleaning. Sponsored by the James River Advisory Council (JRAC), the cleanup combines the efforts of local and state government, private businesses, environmental organizations and concerned residents. Other local sites include Reedy Creek in Richmond and Dutch Gap Boat Landing and Robious Landing in Chesterfield County. Significant rainfall in the region has washed large amounts of litter and debris from roadside ditches, parking lots and other drainage areas into the James River. Volunteers are needed to clear debris from the river's shoreline and water and help with additional cleanup activities. Boaters are needed as well, especially at Osborne Boat Landing; participants are encouraged to consider lending their boats to the effort. To register or to obtain more information, call the James River Regional Cleanup information line at (804) 717-6688 or log on to the JRAC Web site at www.jamesriveradvisorycouncil.com and complete the registration form. May 12, 2003 The next town meeting of Varina District Supervisor Jim Donati will examine economic development and revitalization efforts in Henrico County. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, at the Eastern Government Center, 3820 Nine Mile Road. Representatives from the county's Planning and Economic Development offices will give presentations about the Henrico Revitalization Comprehensive Program and Henrico's enterprise zones. They will join Donati for discussion and a question-and-answer period as well. Varina town meetings are open to the public. Call 501-4208 for more information. May 9, 2003 Henrico residents are invited to participate in the fourth annual James River Regional Cleanup on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Henrico County's Osborne Boat Landing, located on Osborne Turnpike, will be one of eight area sites along a 50-mile stretch of river targeted for cleaning. Sponsored by the James River Advisory Council (JRAC), the cleanup combines the efforts of local and state government, private businesses, environmental organizations and concerned residents.Other local sites include Reedy Creek in Richmond and Dutch Gap Boat Landing and Robious Landing in Chesterfield County. Volunteers will clear debris from the river's shoreline and water and help with additional cleanup activities. Boaters are needed as well, especially at Osborne Boat Landing; participants are encouraged to consider lending their boats to the effort. The cleanup is open to people of all ages. Groups and organizations can participate as well. Volunteers who pre-register will receive T-shirts. To register or to obtain more information, call the James River Regional Cleanup information line at (804) 717-6688 or log on to the JRAC Web site at www.jamesriveradvisorycouncil.com and complete the registration form.
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